Sexueele Zeden in Woord en Beeld: Liefde en Zinnelijkheid

This volume offers a thoughtful survey of humanity’s relationship with love and sensuality, weaving together literary excerpts, scientific observations, and visual art from antiquity to the Renaissance. Readers are guided through ancient Egyptian frescoes, Greek vase paintings, and masterworks by Rubens, Reni and Titian, each accompanied by scholarly commentary that highlights both aesthetic beauty and cultural context. By pairing archival texts with vivid reproductions, the author reveals how concepts of desire and modesty have shifted across centuries, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring tension between instinct and morality.

The work is organized into thematic chapters—ranging from the ideal of pure love to the role of the senses, clothing, and modesty—allowing a nuanced exploration without descending into salaciousness. Throughout, the narrative maintains a reverent tone, treating sexuality as a facet of civilization’s broader artistic and philosophical development. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation of how visual and verbal expressions have shaped, and been shaped by, the ever‑changing moral landscape.